Campbelltown Performing Arts High School vs Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 262 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
Campbelltown · Government high school · 7-12
893 students · ICSEA 950
Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus
Tuncurry · Government high school · 7-10
466 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Campbelltown Performing Arts High School Campbelltown NSW | Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus Tuncurry NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #501 of 539 | #371 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1365 of 1,472 | #1043 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 893 | 466 |
| Girls / boys | 462 / 431 | 223 / 243 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 180 | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.4 | 43.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 19% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Tuncurry 2428 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | campbellto-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | glctuncurr-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus scores higher on the Success Index (36.1 vs 22.8).
- •Campbelltown Performing Arts High School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.9).
- •Campbelltown Performing Arts High School is the larger school with 893 students compared with 466.
- •Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -19%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Campbelltown Performing Arts High School better than Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus?
On the Success Index, Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus ranks higher (36.1 vs 22.8 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Campbelltown Performing Arts High School and Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus?
About 262 km in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Tuncurry in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus has 10.8.
How do Campbelltown Performing Arts High School and Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus rank in NSW?
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School is 501st of 539 and Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus is 371st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.